Good morning folks! It’s time for a new series on the blog *drum roll please*… Meal Prep Monday! (at this point the imaginary crowd in my head oooh‘s and aaaah’s) So I’m kind of cheating – I don’t actually do my meal prep on Mondays – but Meal Prep Saturday just doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. I’m…
Sadhana Yoga Retreat Pt. II
Hello dear readers! As promised I’ve returned with part II of my trip recap. Hope you enjoy and feel free to leave your comments and/or questions at the end, I love hearing from you. *** On my way to Nepal I had wondered what the food would be like – I knew I wouldn’t have…
Sadhana Yoga Retreat Recap: Part I
Imagine waking up in a place so breathtakingly picturesque, that you felt as though you were engulfed in a postcard. A place where the sounds of trees rustling, birds and crickets chirping and the gentle breeze form a soothing soundtrack of sorts. A place where the air is crisp, spiked by the almost intoxicating aroma…
The Accidental Dish: Quinoa Mathrooba
Ahoy dear readers! I hope you’ve all been keeping well and that you will once again forgive my extended hiatus. The truth is, as of late(much like John Cage from Ally McBeal – great show) I find myself troubled. This morning, a dear friend of mine reminded that I may find some comfort and solace…
Ramadan Tips 101: Staying Hydrated
While I previously wrote about some of my top tips for fasting in Ramadan , there is one quite important aspect which I ceased to touch on that is particularly pertinent during an extremely hot and humid summer: hydration. Not only does the hot weather make it more difficult – but the long summer days…
Another Vegan Ramadan – Fighting the Social Stigma
Hello dear readers! First I’d like to wish a Ramadan Kareem to all of those who observe the holy month. It took a comment on my Facebook page yesterday for me to realise that this is actually my third Ramadan as a vegan – and that in fact the first time I started to experiment…
Vegan Red Velvet Cookies
Itching. I have been itching to blog for the past, oh I don’t know forever, but yet again the hustle and bustle of every day life has gotten the best of me. The thing is, is that I could, in theory, whip out my iPhone, upload a few Instagram shots and give you guys a…
Nada’s Tofu Scramble
As of late, I find myself having to defend and explain my veganism to a lot of people. I chalk this down to one of two things: 1. I’m meeting a lot of new people on a regular basis (through work, various events and inevitably mutual friends), who are instantly intrigued/horrified/incredulous/skeptical when they hear I’m…